Universe's new code: ruliad or bust.

Wolfram's latest TED talk serves up a cosmic quest to uncover the universe's computational backbone. Forget math and logic; it's all about the 'ruliad', where even space-time bends to the will of computational rules. If you're into mental gymnastics, this is your Olympics, and...

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News as gossip: Gen Z's latest trend.

Kelsey Russell makes headlines by treating them as gossip for Gen Z's TikTok feeds, turning the news cycle into the latest buzz. With her novel approach, newspapers are getting a fresh, dramatic spin, captivating nearly 100,000 followers who now see current affairs as their da...

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Privacy's price tag: $10 or just log off.

Meta's new 'privacy' model turns ad-free scrolling into a monthly splurge, making me wonder if it's cheaper to just hit delete, which I did years ago. With Europe's hefty fines looming over its head, Meta’s “pay-or-let's-play-with-your-data” gamble might just be its priciest '...

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Say hello to your new AI sidekick.

OpenAI's new GPTs are set to be the Siri of the AI world but with a PhD in personalisation. They'll read, write, and even paint their way into every niche, turning the app economy on its head—no coding required. The upcoming "GPT Store" could be the next gold rush for revenue-...

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Synthetic Minds: From biocomputing to screenless AI

This week's Synthetic Minds covers the groundbreaking intersection of DNA and tech in biological computing, posing new ethical questions. Discover AI's personal touch with GPTs, Humane's AI Pin, Meta's privacy cost, TikTok's news drama, and the ruliad's cosmic role according t...

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A microscopic marvel: editing life's tiny alphabets

The marvel of CRISPR technology unveils a realm of precision microbiome editing, allowing for a transformative collaboration between humans and the microscopic microbial world to address monumental challenges like disease and climate change. This scientific symphony, orchestra...

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Nightshade: a digital paintbrush of defiance 🎨

In a vivid stroke of resistance against unauthorised AI exploitation, a novel tool named Nightshade emerges, enabling artists to invisibly alter pixels in their artwork. This subtle revolt seeds chaos in AI models trained on such 'poisoned' data, turning cars into cows and dog...

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Holograms reborn: mere 2D snapshots leap into the 3D realm.

In a striking blend of simplicity and innovation, researchers have pioneered a deep-learning method that morphs standard 2D photos into enthralling 3D holograms, rendering the cumbersome traditional holography techniques a relic of the past. This groundbreaking method, a trife...

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